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DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 7,000 Cases; Death Toll Nears 3,400 as Authorities Signal Peak
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to battle its deadliest Ebola outbreak, with over 7,000 cases and nearly 3,400 deaths reported, according to the latest data released on Saturday by Congolese health authorities.

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4 hours ago3 min read


Fresh Probe Ordered Into Death of Zimbabwean in Salford
A UK coroner has called for a fresh review into the death of Zimbabwean Tanyaradzwa Julius Matera, saying he was likely the victim of an unlawful attack.

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1 day ago4 min read


Zimbabwean Arrested Over Alleged Fake SA ID Operation
A Zimbabwean national has been arrested in Johannesburg after police allegedly uncovered an operation producing fraudulent South African smart identity cards and forged financial documents.

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3 days ago2 min read


Fresh Details Emerge After Missing Priest Found Dead at Parirenyatwa
The Archdiocese of Harare has confirmed the death of Father Regis Chikuni, who was reported missing before his body was discovered at Parirenyatwa Hospital mortuary.

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3 days ago2 min read


Tanzanian Man Sues Friend After 77 Attempts to Impregnate His Wife
A bizarre reported dispute involving two Tanzanian police officers has resurfaced online after a man allegedly sought his money back from a friend who failed to impregnate his wife after 77 attempts.

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3 days ago3 min read


President Mnangagwa mourns Tanzania’s First Gentleman
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.

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5 days ago2 min read


Zulu King considered disrupting SADC Summit
Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini says he considered sending traditional regiments to disrupt the SADC Summit in Durban, while DIRCO insists he was officially invited.

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6 days ago2 min read


Tshuma pleads guilty to SA firearm, immigration charges
British-Zimbabwean triple-murder suspect Ndodana Tshuma has pleaded guilty to firearm and immigration charges in South Africa, but finalisation of his plea agreement has been postponed to Thursday.

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6 days ago2 min read


Influencer dies after penile filler procedure in Bangkok
British-Nigerian influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo died after a cosmetic penile filler procedure in Bangkok caused a fatal pulmonary embolism, a London inquest heard.

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Sep 73 min read


UN backs new world map that shows Africa closer to its true size
The UN General Assembly has backed an African-led campaign to promote world maps that more accurately represent Africa’s size, challenging distortions caused by the Mercator projection.

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Sep 73 min read


Egyptian TV Presenter Sarah Khalifa Among 12 Sentenced to Death in Drug Case
A Cairo court has sentenced Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other defendants to death by hanging over their alleged involvement in a major drug trafficking operation, according to state-run newspaper al-Ahram.

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Sep 61 min read


Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Found Guilty of Tupac Murder
Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of first-degree murder for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, nearly 30 years after the rap icon was shot in Las Vegas.

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Sep 13 min read


UK Assisted Dying Bill Raises Questions for Zimbabwean Care Workers
The UK assisted dying Bill returns to Parliament in September, prompting questions about palliative care and the potential implications for Zimbabweans working in Britain's care sector.

Southerton Business Times
Aug 243 min read


Hong Kong Hosts AI Cybersecurity Challenge as AI-Driven Attacks Rise
Hong Kong has hosted an AI-driven cybersecurity competition featuring 40 teams from mainland China, Hong Kong and overseas as authorities seek new ways to counter increasingly sophisticated AI-powered cyber threats.

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Aug 242 min read


Ramaphosa Hails Zimbabwe’s Economic Recovery and Infrastructure Growth
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised Zimbabwe’s economic progress and infrastructure development, saying the improvements could create new opportunities for trade and investment between the neighbouring countries.

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Aug 233 min read


Zimbabwean man accused of selling the same tuck shop to four buyers
Four South Africans have reportedly been left fighting over ownership of the same tuck shop container after a Zimbabwean man allegedly sold it to each of them separately.

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Aug 82 min read


Zimbabwe-Oman Operation Dismantles Human Trafficking, Drug Smuggling Ring
INTERPOL says authorities in Zimbabwe and Oman have dismantled a suspected human trafficking and drug smuggling syndicate after a victim was allegedly forced to swallow drug-filled capsules.

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Aug 72 min read


US Embassy Challenges Zimbabwe Minister's Claims Over Rejected US$365 Million Health Deal
The US Embassy in Harare has disputed Minister Zhemu Soda's explanation for Zimbabwe's rejection of a US$365 million health agreement, saying the proposed deal was intended to support HIV, TB, malaria and other public health programmes.

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Aug 62 min read


Botswana Introduces Mandatory Pre-Clearance for Road Freight
Zimbabwean traders and transporters must now obtain "Proceed to Border" status before travelling to Botswana after BURS introduced mandatory pre-lodgment customs declarations for all commercial road freight.

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Aug 32 min read


Zimbabwean Businessman Moreboys Munetsi Wins R5 Million Defamation Case in South Africa
The Gauteng High Court has ruled in favour of Zimbabwean businessman Moreboys Munetsi, ordering Louisa Jembe to remove defamatory Facebook posts, apologise publicly and pay legal costs.

Southerton Business Times
Aug 12 min read
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